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Even Hulk Hogan can’t escape WWE’s gravitational pull. Hours after announcing a long term partnership between his former employer and his Real American Beer company — be leery of fake American beers! — the recipient of my early adolescent note of encouragement showed up just before the final match. He was, no surprise, vigorously booed. Some outlets attributed the 71-year-old’s poor reception to his MAGA enthusiasm, but such takes lack the very important context that even this novice grasped hours earlier: These people love to be booed.
Encouraged public admonishment might actually be WWE’s most accessible selling point. What other institution, outside of the British parliament, embraces this kind of heckling? Actors are too sensitive. Conventional athletes are too intimidating. But WWE talent celebrate boos, controlling their volume with smirks and arms raised in defiance, manipulating the crowd like masochistic conductors.
booing is a strong tradition at wwf
VERY good and insightful points, PP!! Refreshing to hear some shrewd assessment.
VERY good and insightful points, PP!! Refreshing to hear some shrewd assessment.
It’s theater. What’s the problem here?